We are proud to introduce our Trainer Certificates Program.   This program recognizes Fenzi Dog Sport Academy students that have demonstrated a long term commitment to gaining both theoretical knowledge and applied skills.  Please see the information below for detailed requirements.  

Sports Foundations Certificate

Requirements:

  1. Major Credits - 40 credit total from the Foundations and Electives Course Catalogue.   
    Photography Courses and One-to-Ones are excluded.   Please note additional exclusions listed below. 
  2. Additional Credits - 10 credits from any additional classes excluding photography.
  3. Minimum of two gold level dog training courses as included in the Major Credits.
  4. Minimum of two different instructors for Gold courses.
  5. Minimum TEAM2 title  http://fenziteamtitles.com/.
  6. Minimum five different instructors overall.
  7. The program must take a minimum of one year to complete, from first class to final one.
    There is no maximum time.
  8. Classes may NOT be repeated for additional credit.

Credits: Gold = 5, bronze = 3, silver = 4

If after reviewing the lists you are still unsure if a course will be eligible, please email help@fenziacademy.com 

 

Click Here to View Excluded Major Credits Electives Courses 

Courses may still be used to fullfill additional 10 credit requirement:


Obedience/Rally/Freestyle Certificate

Requirements:

  1. Major Credits - 40 credit total from the Obedience and/or Rally & Freestyle Course Catalogues.   Note that all OB or RA numbered courses should count for this certificate.  Handler Choice classes may only be counted as one class.
  2. Additional Credits - 10 credits from any additional classes excluding photography.
  3. Minimum of two gold level Obedience or Rally & Freestyle courses. 
  4. Minimum of two different instructors for Gold courses.
  5. Minimum TEAM3 title  http://fenziteamtitles.com/.
  6. Minimum five different instructors overall.
  7. The program must take a minimum of one year to complete, from first class to final one. 
    There is no maximum time.
  8. Classes may NOT be repeated for additional credit.

Credits: Gold = 5, bronze = 3, silver = 4

If after reviewing these requirements and lists you are still uncertain if a course will be eligible, please email help@fenziacademy.com 

Submission Information

Trainer Certificates will all be processed using the Fenzi TEAM Titles Website using the following process:

  1. Log into your TEAM video submission account to complete the certificate submission process.
    https://teamtitles.herokuapp.com/
  2. After logging in please select "Submit a Certificate" and fill out the requested information.
  3. If the information is considered complete the option to submit payment will be available.
  4. Submission fee is $65.
  5. Pay fee and submit application.
  6. Review of your submission should take 1-2 weeks and results will be emailed.  
  7. Successful applicants will receive a certificate by email.

Have you met the requirements? Go ahead and apply!


Tips:

  • The easiest way to access your course information is to review your FDSA payment history.   Your history can be accessed by logging into the FDSA website as a student and looking under My Profile on the right side menu.
  • If you are unclear on course name or instructor check your library which will list those details.
  • We do not need to see every course you have ever taken.   Please submit the most relevant courses and limit your submission to the information needed to fulfill the credit requirements.  
  • You will be required to list course numbers, course names and instructor information.
  • Submissions will be processed on the Fenzi TEAM Titles website.   Paypal is not a payment option. 

If after reviewing these requirements and lists you are still uncertain if a course will be eligible, please email help@fenziacademy.com 

 

Scholarship Program for Certificates

FDSA recognizes that Trainer Certificates may be cost prohibitive for some students.  As a result, we want you to know about two programs that will help you:

1.  Our regular scholarship program.  You may take three classes per year using our regular scholarship program.  These scholarships may ONLY be used towards your bronze level courses. These scholarships are given to students who request them and who express a financial need for assistance.

2.  In addition, we offer a 1/2 off Gold level course scholarship for students who cannot pay the full tuition price. In effect, you will pay $130 and will be upgraded to Gold, assuming space is available in the class,  To be eligible, you MUST:

  • Have completed the TEAM Titles for the level certificate you are applying for.  For example, if you are working towards your Trainer Sports Certificate, you must have a TEAM2 title before being eligible for a scholarship.  If you are working towards your Obedience/Rally/Freestyle Certificate, then you must have a TEAM3  title before being eligible for a scholarship.
  • You need to send an email to help@fenziacademy.com  expressing your interest in a half off gold level scholarship, in order to allow you to complete your requirements for a trainer certificate.   Please also state which class you wish to take.
  • Space availability at the Gold level is an issue in many of our courses, so be aware that requesting a scholarship does not guarantee you entry into an impacted class at Gold.  Options will be discussed with you when you apply.